Postcode Analysis East Cambridgeshire, East of England

CHIEFS STREET, CB6 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIEFS STREET, CB6 1AR.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 51,900 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CB6 1AR has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CB6 1AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Chiefs Street, 0.3km from Fieldside in Ely. Administratively it sits within Ely West ward and the South East Cambridgeshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CB6 1AR is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for CB6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00090960 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CB6 1AR. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CB6 1AR has low crime rates — 41 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour42
Shoplifting30
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft13

school Local Schools

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Highfield Ely Academy

Good134 pupils0.5 km
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Ely St John's Community Primary School

Good370 pupils0.9 km
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Lantern Community Primary School

Good386 pupils0.9 km
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Ely College

Good1423 pupils1.3 km
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Isle of Ely Primary School

Good422 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

38 nearby
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Pizza Express0.6 km
  • The Almonry Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Cromwell Grill & Wine Bar0.8 km
  • The Maltings1.0 km
  • + 33 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Fountain0.4 km
  • The Hereward0.5 km
  • The Townhouse0.6 km
  • Drayman's Son0.8 km
  • The High Flyer0.7 km
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • New Dragon Inn0.2 km
  • Millennium Pizza0.5 km
  • Lucky Panda0.7 km
  • Sushi Gourmet0.9 km
  • Alan Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Card Factory0.7 km
  • Cherry Hill Chocolates0.6 km
  • Edis Of Ely Limited0.6 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Poets House0.2 km
  • Lamb Hotel0.4 km
  • The Nyton0.5 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
  • Iceland Food Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ely1.2 km
  • Littleport8.1 km
  • Shippea Hill11.1 km